That means Ernesto Valverde’s side have been forced to offer PSG a player-plus-cash deal, with reports suggesting the star in question is Philippe Coutinho.

Balague has taken to Twitter to confirm Coutinho is involved, yet he insists Barca have only offered €100m [£93m] plus the former Liverpool ace when PSG are demanding €150m [£139m].

“Few things about #Neymar,” he said. “1. #FCB and PSG are meeting in Paris today. Not the start of negotiations as they have been talking for a while, but first time they meet face to face to talk Neymar (story leaked by FCB, which suggest they are optimistic about developments)

“2. Barcelona want to offer €100m and Coutinho. PSG want €150 and the Brazilian. That is where negociacions start

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